Veterans’ Toys for Tots continues to warm the hearts of many The cheer of Christmas giving filled the San Quentin State Prison visiting rooms as … [Read more...]
SQN EXTRA: EQUINE THERAPY
By Vincent O’Bannon, Journalism Guild Writer Some imprisoned veterans in Connecticut are getting psychological help from an unusual … [Read more...]
Day of Peace at DVI
On a warm day in August, more than 200 inmates at Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI) focused their efforts on self improvement and rehabilitation by … [Read more...]
"The Fence of Time"
If time was created to magically fly. Would it take me soaring into the blue sky? Beyond to a place I can never see, Somewhere conscious and free, … [Read more...]
"The American soldier standing guard at Christmas"
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed around the room and cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My … [Read more...]
Reflections of a veteran: Davis Bennett
Davis Bennett, 75, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961. He is one of the many combat veterans serving time at San Quentin State Prison. Bennett served … [Read more...]
Veterans’ 29th annual Toys-for-Tots giveaway
The holiday spirit enriched the Main Visiting Room for five days in December. For two consecutive weekends, the fully decorated seven-foot Christmas … [Read more...]
350 men honor Veteran’s Day at SQ
Every year, the 11th day of the 11th month in the United States commemorates Veterans Day. It was no different in San Quentin for the more than 350 … [Read more...]
Counselors recognized at 11th Annual Recovery Day
Seven San Quentin inmates have completed a three-year intensive program qualifying them as addiction recovery counselors. They were recognized at the … [Read more...]
SQ veterans donate nearly $5,000 to the U.S. Marines
Incarcerated veterans at San Quentin on July 11 handed over a check for nearly $5,000 to a team of United States Marines. The money supports a program … [Read more...]
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